The Fashion Book

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The Fashion Book

Revised and updated edition

The Fashion Book: Revised and Updated Edition is Phaidon’s iconic global bestseller, celebrating more than 500 of fashion’s most influential figures from A to Z. Spanning nearly 200 years, the book offers a comprehensive look at the people who have shaped and inspired the fashion world, including designers, photographers, stylists, retailers, editors, and creative directors.

This new edition, now back in print with a chic new colourway, reflects the most exciting recent changes in fashion. Readers will discover visionary names such as Virgil Abloh, Gosha Rubchinskiy, Alessandro Michele, Petra Collins, Rihanna, and Leandra Medine, alongside timeless pioneers like Coco Chanel, Issey Miyake, Kate Moss, Erdem, and Richard Avedon.

Each entry features a striking full-page image accompanied by concise, accessible text that provides context and insight into each figure’s impact on fashion. Whether you are a student, professional, or passionate enthusiast, The Fashion Book remains the definitive, visually stunning reference and an essential celebration of style, creativity, and innovation across the fashion landscape.